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psychoanalysis
A psychological theory and method of treatment founded by Sigmund Freud, which attempts to heal mental disorders by examining the interaction of conscious and unconscious processes.
Er befindet sich seit zwei Jahren in Psychoanalyse, um seine Kindheitstraumata aufzuarbeiten.
He has been in psychoanalysis for two years to work through his childhood trauma.
The word is composed of the parts 'Psycho-' and 'Analyse' (analysis). 'Psycho-' comes from Greek and means 'soul' or 'mind'. So literally, it is the analysis of the soul.
Die Psychoanalyse beschäftigt sich tiefgehend mit dem menschlichen Geist.
Psychoanalysis deals in depth with the human mind.
In everyday language, the word is often used in fixed phrases. You can say 'eine Psychoanalyse machen' (to undergo psychoanalysis) or say that someone 'in Psychoanalyse ist' (is in psychoanalysis).
Mein Freund macht seit einem Jahr eine Psychoanalyse.
My friend has been undergoing psychoanalysis for a year.
'Psychoanalyse' (psychoanalysis) is a technical term from psychology and psychotherapy. Although the word is widely known, it is used precisely mainly in scientific, medical, or intellectual contexts.
In der Universität hatten wir ein Seminar über die Theorien der Psychoanalyse.
At university, we had a seminar on the theories of psychoanalysis.
analysis
'die Analyse' and 'die Psychoanalyse' can mean the same thing in a psychological context. 'Analyse' is then a shortened term for 'Psychoanalyse'. 'Psychoanalyse' is more precise and unambiguous, especially when talking about the method or the theory. But 'Analyse' can also mean an investigation in a very general sense. So the words are synonymous only when it is clear that the topic is psychotherapeutic treatment.
In der Psychoanalyse spricht der Patient viel über Erinnerungen und Gefühle.
In psychoanalysis, the patient talks a lot about memories and feelings.
Sie geht seit einem Jahr regelmäßig zur Analyse.
She has been going to analysis regularly for a year.